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- Title
Guidelines for managing diabetes in Ramadan.
- Authors
Ali, S.; Davies, M. J.; Brady, E. M.; Gray, L. J.; Khunti, K.; Beshyah, S. A.; Hanif, W.
- Abstract
Background Globally there are approximately 90 million Muslims with diabetes of which approximately 400 000 reside within the UK. The holy month of Ramadan is a fundamental practice of this religion of which fasting from sun-rise to sun-set is an integral part. This poses many potential risks for those with diabetes who wish to observe Ramadan. Methods The evidence base for best clinical management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes during Ramadan was reviewed. We reviewed current and previous recommendations for safe fasting during Ramadan. Results The risks associated with fasting in those with diabetes and preparing your patient for Ramadan are discussed. We have reviewed the evidence around diet-controlled diabetes and therapies including; metformin, acarbose, metglitinides, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinidiones, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor ( DPP-4), sodium glucose co-transporter -2 ( SGLT-2) inhibitors, glucagon-like peptide -1 ( GLP-1) receptor agonists and insulin. Conclusion Up to date guidelines for the management of treatment regimes are set-out for those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who wish to fast during Ramadan.
- Subjects
HYPOGLYCEMIA; TYPE 2 diabetes treatment; DIABETIC acidosis; TYPE 1 diabetes; TREATMENT of diabetes; ACARBOSE; BLOOD sugar monitoring; DEHYDRATION; DIABETES; PEOPLE with diabetes; DIET; CLINICAL drug trials; ENZYME inhibitors; EXERCISE; FASTING; HYPERGLYCEMIA; HYPOGLYCEMIC agents; INSULIN; ISLAM; MEDICAL needs assessment; MEDICAL protocols; RELIGION &; medicine; PATIENT education; PREGNANCY; RISK assessment; SMOKING; SPECIAL days; EVIDENCE-based medicine; DISEASE management; SULFONYLUREAS; METFORMIN; THIAZOLIDINEDIONES; GLUCAGON-like peptides; SODIUM-glucose cotransporters; DISEASE complications; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Diabetic Medicine, 2016, Vol 33, Issue 10, p1315
- ISSN
0742-3071
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/dme.13080